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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.92, 139.30 and 47.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.92, 139.30 and 47.22 is: 70.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.92 : 139.30 = 47.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.92/139.30 = 47.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.92x = 139.30 × 47.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.92x = 6,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,577.75/92.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.79

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